Pharm Tech Job Description
Pharm tech
provides documentation of attendance of at least one seminar on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs yearly.
Pharm Tech Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Liaison between commercial sites and development teams to ensure efficient technology transfer and new product introduction
Analyzes data to ascertain if it meets related protocol acceptance criteria
Manufacture of Intermediates and Concentrates for use in LOCI Reagents
Manufacture of LOCI reagents used in immunodiagnostic assays
Operation of Spectrophotometer, pH meter, centrifuge, Pump and UV detector
Upgrade documents as needed in support of process improvement activities
Document all such activities accurately in standard production worksheets as part of Device History Record (DHR)
Set up and use of pumps, filtration and diafiltration equipment and sonicator
Maintain the area procedures as prescribed
For Onsite audits, work and communicate directly with pharmacy management and staff, being the primary point of contact for questions relating to the onsite audits
Pharm Tech Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Pharm Tech
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PTCB, BLS, CA, I.V
Education for Pharm Tech
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pharm tech job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Education, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, Graduate, Associates, Chemistry, Science, Supervision, Leadership, Life Sciences
Skills for Pharm Tech
Desired skills for pharm tech include:
Company asset protection techniques
Damaged goods involving Rx drugs
Files claims for warehouse overages
Order errors
Store inventory control
IV equipment
Preparation and precautions
Safe-handling of hazardous drugs
Sterile technique
Total parenteral nutrition
Desired experience for pharm tech includes:
Effectively collaborates with cross functional teams
Supports and drives continuous improvements and area projects
Performs troubleshooting and root cause determination
Handles controlled substances within regulation – Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Criminal background checks apply
Post-high school training preferred
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) highly desired
Pharm Tech Examples
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Pharm Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of pharm tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for pharm tech
- Complete all audits, including assigned QC audits, in the time allotted, in accordance with standard procedures, and meet work goals and metrics
- Keep up to date with State and Federal Regulations that apply to the profession of Pharmacy Audit
- Identify and determine if pharmacy overpayments have occurred, documenting them with standard discrepancy codes
- Maintain timely communication with the Audit Coordinators and management regarding completion of audits and report any audit related concerns without delay
- Monitors for best pricing, compliance with contracts, product shortages, new drugs or dosage forms, contract changes, rebate or contract incentives, Optimizes use of buying group awards and contract for market share of volume incentives
- Order supplies (from all sources)
- Stock the supply room
- Maintain inventory of supply room
- Communicate with faculty about the supplies necessary for lab/activities
- Communicate with supervisor about issues or concerns
Qualifications for pharm tech
- In-process tests such as BD, TD, PSA, LOD
- Basic statistics such as mean, SD, RSD
- Manufacture and test Chemistry & Immunochemistry reagents/calibrators for SYVA, Advia, Immulite, OEM, DM, and Vista
- Effectively collaborates with cross functional team
- Handles controlled substances within regulation – Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Criminal background checks are required
- Generally, 2-5 years of successful experience in area of responsibility and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented below
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a pharm tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for pharm tech
- Work with Technical Operations to troubleshoot any production issues
- Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them • Elevates issues that could impact supply
- Perform verifications and maintenance of equipment Required
- Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems
- Provides customer service by taking patient’s prescriptions and documenting all required information, handles all customer interactions in a courteous and efficient manner, and releases medications required by policy/procedure
- Be responsible for coordination and performance of technically detailed pharmacy and benefit work affecting pharmacy and health plan operations, programs and information systems in the Pharmacy Services Department of the Quality Medical Management Division
- Integrate technical pharmacy aspects with that of Medical Review, Case Management, Mental Health/Chemical Dependency, and Quality Management
- Communicate directly with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other health care providers and their staffs regarding medication management programs and initiatives
- Follow manufacturing formulation protocols to create creams, gels, bases, solutions, and pastes by
- Responsible for completing all assigned pharm operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules
Qualifications for pharm tech
- Experience in an ambulatory pharmacy setting as a pharmacy technician is helpful, however, it is not required by the state at this time and it is possible to train an individual with no prior experience
- Pharmacy Technician Registration required
- Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail and work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff
- NJ BOP registry
- B.S degree in a relevant science
- Background with chemical reactions at various scales
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharm tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharm tech
- Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards
- Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping
- Effectively communicates during shift handover
- Responsible to support IQ/OQ/PQ when assigned
- Provide detailed information for all events and atypical to assist in notification /investigation
- Responsible to escalate pharm Operations issues to appropriate level when required
- Support in data collection to assist investigations
- Ensures manufacturing related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard
- Ensures compliance to all Safety and cGMP requirements and participates as ERT/ team member when assigned
- Using established criteria and guidelines, the pharmacy technician receives and processes prior authorization requests made by providers and members for medications not inherently covered on a member's prescription drug plan
Qualifications for pharm tech
- Evidence of being a strong player in a team setting
- Must be able to work independently, able to multi-task and prioritize
- Some SAP Training
- Ability to work overtime and weekend as per business need
- Ability to lift or move heavy containers (40-50lbs)
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharm tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for pharm tech
- Resolve issues and complaints in a timely manner
- Handles inbound phone requests and gathers member data to provide information for Pharmacist consultations
- Ability to operate materials handling equipment (pallet jack, hand truck)
- Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies as assigned
- Receive prescriptions from patients
- Prepare prescription drug therapy for patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies and Fairview Policy
- Assist the pharmacist in identifying patient problems and issues
- Assist the site manager in training of new staff and provide appropriate feedback as necessary
- Package medications as necessary to ensure safe handling and appropriate temperature control in mail service delivery
- Deliver medications, supplies and equipment to patients, physician offices, nursing stations, long term care facilities or other areas as assigned
Qualifications for pharm tech
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in college is preferred
- Must pass an Ohio Board of Pharmacy approved test (PTCB or PTAC) to be eligible to work as a pharmacy technician in Ohio
- Applicable background checks must be passed
- Prior experience, in retail pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy is preferred
- Must be proficient in the use of computers to input patient billing data
- Track and triage coverage determination requests submitted from providers and determine if a pharmacist review is required
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharm tech. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pharm tech
- Handle cash register transactions accurately
- Process prescription information in the computer system
- Assist in complete and accurate billing of third party pay plans
- Receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoices and put into inventory
- Partner with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure pharmacy patients receive their medication(s) accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner
- Under the direction of the pharmacist, fulfill and prepare prescription orders for delivery in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements
- Coordinate the ordering and delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and accurate inventory records, completing cycle counts and reconciling as appropriate
- Complete all documentation necessary for tracking purposes
- Verify insurance and resolve issues in a manner that will serve the customer’s needs
Qualifications for pharm tech
- Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers
- Approve coverage determination requests based on defined criteria
- Enter and document coverage determination request decision into the PBM system and notify providers and/or members
- Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and PBM on-line applications
- Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendor or client for processing
- Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews